Like you video. I just got the Skerton Pro today. Thanks for helping me decide to get it. Quick question. I took it apart to clean after the first use and not sure if I put it together right. I had removed the stainless steel shaft. I inserted the SS shaft back but the spring doesn't seem to stay in a fixed position. It just sit lose where the shaft comes out of the black plastic housing tube. Should the spring sit within the black plastic tube? If I turn the housing down, without the burr, the spring falls out without hesitate. It is just sitting between the burr and the plastic housing tube with a lot of play.
Not sure if it’s still relevant, but yes, the spring is hell via screw tension between the burr and the plastic housing. There’s a small bushing between the housing and the burr. It goes in with the flanged end facing toward the bottom of the grinder
Thanks for the review! Is it correct that the connection between the grinder and the drive axle/burr is made of plastic? I've read some bad reviews... Thanks!
That's correct. The insert that holds the burr on the shaft is indeed plastic. There isn't much force applied to it during operation so we will see how well it holds up! Thanks for watching!
Hey cool review! Can you help me with a thing... i dismantled my skerton pro for cleaning and i dont know how to put it back together. The 2 plastic rings dont know wich one goes first and in what way. Thanks in advance
Hi there. There is a flat plastic washer at the top of the shaft and one under the spring-flat side towards the spring. If you pull the shaft out the top you would put the flat one on the shaft, then insert it back into the hopper. From there, you put the stepped washer onto the shaft from the bottom side. Large side facing the spring. I hope that helps!
How many clicks would you recommend for a french press? I use 6 clicks (counter-clockwise) while the ceramic burr is all the way tight. It seems like the grind is fairly fine.
Hi Jomaree As there may be variation between these grinders it is hard to say any single setting will work universally. The grind will also depend on the roast of your bean. As with all grinders and brew methods it's going to be trial and error. At the end of the day a finer grind just means less steeping time and a coarser grind will mean longer steeping time. You could start at 4 clicks and adjust to your taste. Thanks for watching!
I honestly have no idea. you could disassemble it inspect the burrs. if it still grinds fine clockwise, i wouldnt worry too much. depending how much CCW action it saw and coarseness of grind, you may have just flattened the burrs a bit.
I just got the pro and was disappointed that the hopper only holds 45g. It technically holds about 50 but the plastic lid is concave which limits space down to 45. Also, the updated rubber bottom fits horribly compared to the older rounder rubber bottoms. You were spot on with 8 clicks but for my Chemex I'll actually go up to 9 or 10.
Would it be possible to replace the manual crank with an electric drill? Used to do this with the old one. That did break because I did not replace the plastic washer with a metal one. Looks like this one would work out of the box.
This is a horrible hand grinder because of its design. Its bottle diameter is too big to hold and for fine grind settings the rubber stopper is of no use. One has to pick it up and hold against the belly for a support as your fingers really hurt due to huge bottle size. Could have been better if it was a cylindrical. Bad buy . Now I am convinced to go for the electric ones. ( Bratza encore will be good). May be you can do quick review of that
thank you for hte comment. i will be in the market for a new electric in the near future for pour overs. i will be sure to post a review of whichever unit i land on.
This was very useful. I set mine on eight clicks also. Good job, man. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comments!
Good review and video,
Like you video. I just got the Skerton Pro today. Thanks for helping me decide to get it. Quick question. I took it apart to clean after the first use and not sure if I put it together right. I had removed the stainless steel shaft. I inserted the SS shaft back but the spring doesn't seem to stay in a fixed position. It just sit lose where the shaft comes out of the black plastic housing tube. Should the spring sit within the black plastic tube? If I turn the housing down, without the burr, the spring falls out without hesitate. It is just sitting between the burr and the plastic housing tube with a lot of play.
Not sure if it’s still relevant, but yes, the spring is hell via screw tension between the burr and the plastic housing. There’s a small bushing between the housing and the burr. It goes in with the flanged end facing toward the bottom of the grinder
Thanks for the review! Is it correct that the connection between the grinder and the drive axle/burr is made of plastic? I've read some bad reviews... Thanks!
That's correct. The insert that holds the burr on the shaft is indeed plastic. There isn't much force applied to it during operation so we will see how well it holds up! Thanks for watching!
Hey cool review! Can you help me with a thing... i dismantled my skerton pro for cleaning and i dont know how to put it back together. The 2 plastic rings dont know wich one goes first and in what way. Thanks in advance
Hi there. There is a flat plastic washer at the top of the shaft and one under the spring-flat side towards the spring.
If you pull the shaft out the top you would put the flat one on the shaft, then insert it back into the hopper. From there, you put the stepped washer onto the shaft from the bottom side. Large side facing the spring. I hope that helps!
How many clicks would you recommend for a french press? I use 6 clicks (counter-clockwise) while the ceramic burr is all the way tight. It seems like the grind is fairly fine.
Hi Jomaree
As there may be variation between these grinders it is hard to say any single setting will work universally. The grind will also depend on the roast of your bean. As with all grinders and brew methods it's going to be trial and error. At the end of the day a finer grind just means less steeping time and a coarser grind will mean longer steeping time. You could start at 4 clicks and adjust to your taste. Thanks for watching!
I've never used a hand grinder before. Approx. how long might it take to grind about 30 grams of coffee beans to medium coarse for a Chemex ?
I do 20 grams for a chemex and it takes about 40 seconds. This will vary with the roast of your beans give or take 5 seconds.
@@vietnameselaundry1595 Thank you for getting back to me. Appreciate it ! How much water do you use with 20 grams of coffee for the Chemex ?
I did turn the handle counter clockwise, how bad you think it messed the burr up?
I honestly have no idea. you could disassemble it inspect the burrs. if it still grinds fine clockwise, i wouldnt worry too much. depending how much CCW action it saw and coarseness of grind, you may have just flattened the burrs a bit.
It still grind ok, you happen to have any grind size guide to start with?
@@luandoan9893 it would completely depend on what you're brewing. with my V60 and aeropress, I've had success around 7-8 clicks from tight.
I just purchased the PLUS because I taught the burr was adjustable with clics 😭😭
I just got the pro and was disappointed that the hopper only holds 45g. It technically holds about 50 but the plastic lid is concave which limits space down to 45. Also, the updated rubber bottom fits horribly compared to the older rounder rubber bottoms. You were spot on with 8 clicks but for my Chemex I'll actually go up to 9 or 10.
Yes, the rubber bottom won’t stay on.
Hey! Cool video, I have a somewhat unrelated question though. Where did you buy that shirt? I really like how clean it is.
thanks for watching. the shirt is from a company called Simons in Canada. i believe the brand is Poches & Fils
Would it be possible to replace the manual crank with an electric drill? Used to do this with the old one. That did break because I did not replace the plastic washer with a metal one. Looks like this one would work out of the box.
A drill would fit, but I can't comment on whether or not it can handle the extra speed from the drill
@@vietnameselaundry1595 cheers! Half squeeze it and it will go slow! Just snatched one up at half price on eBay! Thanks!
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Nice consistency indeed! Unlike the audio volume of this video ;).
what's up with your microphone? could hardly hear you!
This is a horrible hand grinder because of its design. Its bottle diameter is too big to hold and for fine grind settings the rubber stopper is of no use. One has to pick it up and hold against the belly for a support as your fingers really hurt due to huge bottle size. Could have been better if it was a cylindrical. Bad buy . Now I am convinced to go for the electric ones. ( Bratza encore will be good). May be you can do quick review of that
thank you for hte comment. i will be in the market for a new electric in the near future for pour overs. i will be sure to post a review of whichever unit i land on.
Get the slim version?